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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.94, 1,323.90 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.94, 1,323.90 and 266.46 is: 399.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.94 : 1,323.90 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.94/1,323.90 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.94x = 1,323.90 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.94x = 352,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,765.06/882.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.54

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